Implementing an Onboarding Program for Manufacturing Employees
Successful onboarding is critical to the success of employees and the organizational goals. The new employee needs to understand “the…
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Learning & Development Blog
Work First, Pay Later? Why That Model Breaks in Learning & Development
Imagine hiring a construction company to design and build your office — but asking them to complete the job before…
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What Are The Differences Between Trainers & Facilitators? Trainer vs. Facilitator
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Use “Facilitator and Trainer” Interchangeably “Facilitator” and “trainer” are often used interchangeably in corporate…
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Why Communication Breaks Down in Management Teams (and How DiSC® Profiles Help)
Most management teams don’t fall apart because they lack intelligence or work ethic. They fall apart because they cannot communicate…
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What Is Communication Skills Training—and Why It Matters for Every Professional
Strong communication skills are the foundation of every successful career and organization. Whether you’re leading a team, serving customers, or…
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How to Create a Training Budget That Aligns With Business Goals
At TrainSMART, we’ve sat across the table from countless training managers who share the same worry: “I know we need…
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The High Cost of Poor Customer Service in Healthcare — And How to Fix It
It’s hard to find someone without a healthcare horror story. Share a frustrating experience at a doctor’s office, and chances…
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The Hidden Costs of Undervaluing Trainers: Why Rock-Bottom Workshop Fees Are a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Good training isn’t cheap. And cheap training isn’t good. Yesterday, we were on a call where we learned that a…
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Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Training Fails – And What to Do Instead
The Corporate Training Trap: One Size Fits None Every organization is unique. Yet, many training vendors still operate on a…
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What Is Train-the-Trainer Model: Essentials for Designing, Developing, and Delivering Effective Training
What Is The Train-the-Trainer Model? The Training the Trainer model is a comprehensive approach to developing effective corporate trainers, focusing…
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How to Design Training That Sticks With Your Audience
The Unforgettable Art of Learning to Ride a Bike: Lessons for Creating Sticky Training Even if you haven’t ridden a…
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Why Adult Learning Styles Are a Myth—and How Trainers Should Adapt
The Myth Of Adult Learning Styles It’s been called a neuromyth—the belief that students learn better when training includes activities…
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